JetBrains AI vs Cursor
Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026
Our Verdict
JetBrains AI edges ahead overall
JetBrains AI scores higher across rating, pricing and community trust. That said, the best choice depends on your specific workflow — read the breakdown below.
Detailed Comparison
Bolder value = winner in that category
JetBrains AI
Cursor
4.4
Rating
4.8
0 reviews
Reviews
0 reviews
Paid
Pricing
Freemium
$10/mo
Starting Price
$20/mo
No
Free Tier
Yes
Coding Tools
Category
Coding Tools
Not listed
Affiliate Program
Not listed
JetBrainsIntelliJIDEEnterprise
Tags
Code EditorVS CodeAI CodingCodebase Chat
JetBrains AIKey Features
- Deep IDE integration
- All JetBrains IDEs
- Context-aware AI
- Smart refactoring
- Code generation
CursorKey Features
- Codebase-aware chat
- Multi-file editing
- Claude and GPT-4 models
- Tab completion
- Shadow workspace
Quick Verdict
Cursor wins — higher rating
JetBrains AI wins — lower price
Cursor wins — has free tier